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A 3d basin modelling approach to the assessment of hydrocarbon potential of Lake Edward basin, western Uganda
(Makerere University., 2023-09-06)Lake Edward basin is a rift basin located in the extreme south of the Ugandan portion of the western arm of the East African Rift System (EARS), popularly known as the Albertine Graben. 3D basin modelling approach was ... -
Aflatoxin exposure in Southwestern Uganda and the ameliorative effects of selected medicinal plants on induced aflatoxicosis in wistar rats
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Introduction: Over 5.5 billion people, worldwide are chronically exposed to aflatoxins. This contributes to 40% of the African disease burden. Aflatoxins are mycotoxins produced by Aspergillus flavus and A. parasiticus, ... -
Analysis of microbial quality of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris l.) seeds from five bean producing districts in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-04-25)Being a basic and an affordable source of protein, common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is grown widely in Uganda and the world at large. The quality of bean seeds has gained little attention yet remains a significant aspect ... -
Analysis of x-ray characteristics of narrow line Seyfert 1 Galaxies from nuclear spectroscopic telescope array data
(Makerere University, 2022)Narrow line Seyfert 1 (NLS1) galaxies are among the most variable active galactic nuclei (AGN) in the sky. Hard X-ray spectral and timing analysis of two of these galaxies, NGC 4051 and ARK 564, using NuSTAR data is ... -
Anti-bacterial activity and characterisation of compounds of leaf extracts of Erlangea tomentosa S. Moore
(Makerere University, 2022-12-05)Bacterial infections such as pneumonia, lower respiratory tract infections, gastrointestinal disorders and skin infections are health burden to mankind. In Uganda, several medicinal plants are locally used to treat various ... -
Anti-bacterial activity and characterization of compounds from the leaf extract of Solenostemon Latifolius Hochst.ex benth.
(Makerere University, 2021-03)Infectious diseases have continuously been reported among the leading causes of death in the world. These include bacterial infections like tuberculosis and pneumonia. Several antibiotics have been used against these ... -
Anti-plasmodial activity and phytochemical analysis of leaf extract of Chenopodium Opulifolium Schrad. EX W.D.J. Koch and Ziz used in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-04-28)Malaria is a life-threatening disease caused by Plasmodium species. It had one of the highest motality and morbidity rates globally. with 229 million cases and 409,000 malaria death in 2019. In Uganda. Malaria has an ... -
Antiplasmodial activities of extracts and pure compounds from Securidaca Longipedunclata Fresen (Polygalaceae)
(Makerere University, 2023-01-30)Introduction: Malaria is the most significant parasitic disease globally especially in Sub-Saharan Africa. The disease kills a child every two minutes. This is coupled with increased malaria parasites resistance to the ... -
Antiplasmodial activity, Toxicity and Phytochemistry of Selected Plant Species used by Rukararwe and Prometra Herbalists in Treatment of Malaria in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-03-30)Resistance of malaria parasites to known antimalarial drugs necessitated to finding new drugs from natural products which are readily available to treat malaria. The study documented; medicinal plants used in malaria ... -
Aspects of bats ecology in Kaptum cave in Mt. Elgon, Eastern Uganda
(Makerere university, 2019-10-14)Few studies have addressed the ecology of cave bats in Uganda. This study aimed at assessing the diversity; roosting and feeding ecology of micro chiropterans as well as aspects of human disturbance in Kaptum cave of Mt ... -
Assemblages of Hawkmoths (Sphingidae: Lepidoptera) in Kalinzu Forest South-western Uganda
(Makerere University., 2023-02-01)Intensification in anthropogenic activities has significantly lowered habitat quality, accelerated habitat loss and habitat isolation within forest ecosystems. However, there is less documentation on recovery of communities ... -
Assessing Enrofloxacin use practices and residue levels of Enrofloxacin/Ciprofloxacin in breast and liver tissues of broiler chicken sold in selected markets in Kampala Capital City-Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022)Human exposure to veterinary drugs like fluoroquinolones occurs due to the presence of their residues in foods from animal sources in varying concentrations. The existence of antibiotics residues in foodstuff can pose great ... -
Assessing the impact of biological control in the Rivers Kagera, Mara, Pangani and Sigi.
(Makerere University, 2007-07)Water hyacinth Eichhornia crassipes (Martius) Solms-Laubach, is considered to be the worst aquatic weed worldwide. Biological control using Neochetina weevils was initiated in Tanzania in1995; however this control mechanism ... -
Assessment of Geological Controls on Reservoir Heterogeneity in Kingfisher Oilfield Lake Albert Basin, Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-08-14)The Kingfisher oilfield is one of the key discovery fields found in the Albertine Graben located in the Lake Albert basin. The Kingfisher reservoir zones are characterized by variations in facies distribution, pressure ... -
Assessment of mercury bioavailability in soils and potential uptake by food crops grown around selected artisanal and small-scale gold mining areas of Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)The unregulated use of elemental mercury (Hg) in artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) to extract gold from its ore results in metal pollution of various environmental systems. ASGM employs the mercury amalgamation ... -
Assessment of organochlorine pesticide residues in blood and placenta tissues of mothers living in Kanungu District and Kampala Capital City
(Makerere University, 2019-12)This study determined the levels of organochlorine pesticides in blood and placenta tissues of mothers from Kanungu District (N=26) and Kampala Capital City (KCC) (N=26). Samples for Kanungu District were collected from ... -
Assessment of organochlorine pesticide residues in cows’ fresh and pasteurized milk sold from Kampala markets, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2010-05)Concentrations of organochlorine pesticides (Lindane, Aldrin, Dieldrin, Endosulfan, p, p’- DDT, o, p’-DDT and p, p’-DDE) residues in cows’ fresh and pasteurized milk samples from Uganda were determined using a gas ... -
Assessment of organochlorine pesticides in serum and urine of children from a community affected with nodding syndrome in Kitgum District
(Makerere University, 2023-11-23)This study aimed at determining the concentrations of OCP residues in serum and urine of children from a community affected with nodding syndrome (NS) in Kitgum District, Northern Uganda. A total of 150 urine and 75 serum ... -
Assessment of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in the breast milk of mothers from Kampala capital city, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022)The aim of this study was to investigate levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in breast milk samples from healthy mothers who have lived in Kampala capital city (urban and industrialized area) for more thancarcin ... -
Assessment of the distribution and conservation status of non-haplochromis fish species in Uganda.
(Makerere University., 2023-09-12)Assessing the conservation status of species according to their extinction risk is a major step in conservation planning and resource prioritization. To date, most of the assessments have been conducted on global level; ...